noncosmopolitism
Syllables
non-cos-mo-pol-i-tism
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtɪzəm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + cosmopolit- + -ism
The word 'noncosmopolitism' is divided into six syllables: non-cos-mo-pol-i-tism. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pol'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
The rejection of cosmopolitanism; opposition to international or worldwide influences.
“His strong sense of national identity led to a pronounced noncosmopolitism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pol'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɒ'. cos — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɒ'. mo — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus 'əʊ'. pol — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɒ', primary stress. i — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. tism — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɪ'
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Syllable division attempts to avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary.
- Vowel reduction to schwa in unstressed syllables is common in GB English.
- The '-sm' consonant cluster at the end of the word is a standard morphological feature.
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